Project Search
Since its inception in 2004, CIG has funded hundreds of projects, boosting natural resource conservation while helping producers improve the health of their operations for the future. Use this tool to search for CIG projects based on any of the criteria listed below.
CIG projects from 2004-2009 may be missing information in the following categories: Resource Concern (specific), Conservation Practice, Production/Use.
Showing 1281 - 1290 of 1785 projects
University of Maryland
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MD
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2009
This projet aims to develop and evaluate methods for prescribing variable rate nitrogen application on Maryland winter wheat in order to increase nitrogen use efficiency
University of New Hampshire Jackson Lab
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NH
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2009
This project aims to investigate invasive species management through sustainable approach that reduces costs, avoids chemicals, and incorporates bio-fuel technology.
University of Vermont Center for Sustainable Agriculture
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VT
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2009
Many of Vermont's livestock farmers use grazed pasture to provide a significant portion of their herd's dietary needs. Well managed rotationally grazed pasture has many well-documented environmental benefits. Limitations in forage growh due to soil compaction also reduces pasture carbon sequestration potential. This project will demonstrate and evaluate biological and mechanical practices which have been shown to alleviate compaction and improve production while also increasing carbon sequestration.
University of Vermont Extension
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VT
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2009
With increased regulatory scrutiny on water quality issues, dairy farms of all sizes are being more closely evaluated for their potential to contribute to non-point source pollution. With this closer scrutiny, the need arises to be able to demonstrate to farmers in colder climates that reduced and no-till farming practices will not only lower runoff in a hilly landscape, but maintain productivity and reduce input costs. The focus of this project is to compare conventional tillage to reduced/no-till field practices on a farm scale level, and increase the adoption of conservation tillage in Vermont.
University of Vermont Extension
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VT
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2009
Most vegetable growers in Vermont rely upon aggressive annual tillage to incorporate residues, break up compacted soil, and create an aerated seed bed. However, growers are beginning to recognize that such tillage is detrimental to soil health. Recent work in nearby states has demonstrated that reduced tillage tools can prepare soil for vegetable crops without excessive soil disturbance. This project seeks to promote the utilization of zone tillage at commercial vegetable farms in the state.
Wells County SCD
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ND
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2009
This projet aims to demonstrate the positive impact of applyling composted livestock manure to enchance soil quality and stable nutrient basis of cropland and grassland.
Westwick Farming, LLC
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NH
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2009
This project aims to demonstrations of low-till and no-till equipment and techniques (workshops and handbooks for farmers).
White River Partnership
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VT
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2009
This initiative will pilot a new market-based payment mechanism known as a Landscape Auction to help conserve ecological, historical, and social values that are provided from privately-owned agricultural and forest lands in Vermont's White River Watershed. The White River Watershed provides vital ecosystem services, many of which face pressures from non-point source pollution, development, non-native invasive species, and other threats.
WISHING STONE FARM
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RI
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2009
The purpose of this award is for the grantee to demonstrate the retro-fitting of a 1950's gas driven tractor to a solar charged, electric motor powered commercial tractor. By bringing this technology to the state, the recipient will demonstrate the process for other farmers and document the savings in fossil fuel using the retro-fitted machine on a commercial vegetable operation for a minimum of one year.
Woods Market Garden
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VT
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2009
This project will create and demonstrate an efficient greenhouse environment for the production of organic produce by using a modern pellet fired biomass boiler to heat two innovative greenhouses for organic vegetable and fruit production. It will serve as a model for future projects on farms throughout Vermont.